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Total listings in WWL: Australia & New Zealand
Australia
Tony Bannon SC Tenth Floor Chambers bannon@tenthfloor.org Bruce N Caine QC Victorian Bar cainesec@vicbar.com.au Stuart Clark AM SSC Advisory John Collins Clayton Utz jcollins@claytonutz.com Wayne Condon Biopharmalex wayne.condon@biopharmalex.com.au Julian Cooke 5 Wentworth julian.cooke@5wentworth.com Robert Cooper MinterEllison robert.cooper@minterellison.com Paul Dewar Davies Collison Cave Pty Ltd pdewar@dcc.com Christian Dimitriadis SC Nigel Bowen Chambers cd@nigelbowen.com.au John Fairbairn MinterEllison john.fairbairn@minterellison.com Grant Fisher Corrs Chambers Westgarth grant.fisher@corrs.com.au Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth odette.gourley@corrs.com.au Richard Hamer Allens richard.hamer@allens.com.au Kate Hay King & Wood Mallesons kate.hay@au.kwm.com Katrina Howard SC Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers khoward@selbornechambers.com.au Philip Kerr Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan philipkerr@quinnemanuel.com Colin Loveday Clayton Utz cloveday@claytonutz.com Ross McInnes Clayton Utz rmcinnes@claytonutz.com Wayne McMaster Wayne McMaster Intellectual Property Counsel wayne@waynemcmaster.com.au Shaun McVicar Herbert Smith Freehills shaun.mcvicar@hsf.com Ben Miller Maddocks ben.miller@maddocks.com.au Andrew Morrison Clayton Utz amorrison@claytonutz.com Anthony Muratore Jones Day amuratore@jonesday.com Teresa Nicoletti Mills Oakley tnicoletti@millsoakley.com.au Kim O'Connell King & Wood Mallesons kim.oconnell@au.kwm.com Bernard O'Shea Norton Rose Fulbright Australia bernard.oshea@nortonrosefulbright.com Ian Pascarl Davies Collison Cave Law ipascarl@davies.com.au Patrick Sands K&L Gates LLP Patrick.Sands@klgates.com David Shavin QC Emmerson Chambers david@shavin.com.au Kellech Smith Ashurst kellech.smith@ashurst.com Kristin Stammer Herbert Smith Freehills kristin.stammer@hsf.com Mary Still Clayton Utz mstill@claytonutz.com Matthew Swinn King & Wood Mallesons matthew.swinn@au.kwm.com Lisa Taliadoros Jones Day ltaliadoros@jonesday.com Nicholas Tyacke DLA Piper Australia nicholas.tyacke@dlapiper.com Greg Williams Clayton Utz gwilliams@claytonutz.com Chen Yang Sidley Austin LLP cyang@sidley.com
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New Zealand
Greg Arthur Clifton Chambers greg.arthur@cliftonchambers.co.nz Andrew Brown QC Bankside Chambers andrew@andrewbrown.co.nz Robert Gapes Simpson Grierson robert.gapes@simpsongrierson.com Richard Watts Simpson Grierson richard.watts@simpsongrierson.com
M&A AND GOVERNANCE
This year, WWL is proud to present 68 top-notch practitioners for their stellar work managing a spectrum of corporate deals, including acquisitions, takeovers and IPOs.
David Friedlander
King & Wood Mallesons Sydney
Neil Pathak
Gilbert + Tobin Melbourne
Most Highly Regarded
Baden Furphy
Herbert Smith Freehills Melbourne
Philippa Stone
Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney
Jon Webster
Allens Melbourne
Craig Henderson
Allens Melbourne
Andrew Walker
Clayton Utz Melbourne
Australia
Allens stands out with nine listings.
Craig Henderson is an outstanding practitioner with vast experience advising multinational companies on directors’ duties, joint ventures, and mergers and demergers.
Tom Story is a key name in the M&A space, endorsed by peers for his astute advisory work in acquisitions and demergers involving retail, telecoms, healthcare and investment companies.
Richard Kriedemann garners praise for his top-notch practice handling privatisations and divestments, capital raising and governance matters for construction, mining and financial corporations.
Guy Alexander runs an impressive practice representing infrastructure, energy and financial clients in mergers, hostile takeovers and trust schemes.
Wendy Rae secures recognition thanks to the breadth of her experience advising domestic and international clients on construction and energy-related acquisition transactions, bid processes and asset sales.
Vijay Cugati is highlighted for his expert guidance on novel business ventures, privatisations, disposals and corporate restructurings.
Jon Webster is a senior statesman who excels across the full gamut of M&A and corporate governance law.
At King & Wood Mallesons, eight practitioners are listed for their expertise in the sector.
David Friedlander ranks highly among peers thanks to his first-rate advice provided to bidders, shareholders and underwriters in takeovers, securities offerings and shareholder disputes.
Roger Davies is recognised by peers as “a solid corporate M&A lawyer” with a strong track record on sale processes, takeovers and schemes of arrangement.
Mark McNamara maintains an esteemed practice focusing on public and private M&A, takeovers and securities offerings.
Stephen Minns is an expert in corporate and M&A law with a focus on the telecoms, media and tech sectors.
Tim Bednall is a highly regarded specialist in M&A and corporate governance whose profound ability in securing positive results for clients is greatly appreciated.
Clayton Utz excels with seven listings here.
Andrew Walker is a revered practitioner who maximises clients’ interests in mergers and demergers, takeovers and acquisitions.
Niro Ananda is a top choice among private equity firms, investors and businesses for his wealth of experience across syndicated and closed-door M&A transactions, securities offerings and portfolio restructurings.
Rory Moriarty inspires confidence in clients with in-depth knowledge of mergers, takeovers, privatisations and financing originating from the natural resources, infrastructure and retail markets.
Brendan Groves maintains an established practice in the market focused on high-profile commercial deals, IPOs, fund arrangements and corporate structurings.
Herbert Smith Freehills distinguishes itself as a leading firm with 10 individuals listed.
Baden Furphy achieves recognition for his long-standing practice acting for major clients in prominent mergers and demergers in the public and private sectors.
Philippa Stone is held in high esteem by blue-chip investment institutions, banks and powerhouses for her first-rate advice on capital raisings, privatisation negotiations and restructurings.
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage is a go-to name in the Australian M&A market thanks to her outstanding performance in multibillion-dollar transactions, takeovers and IPOs.
Rodd Levy is recognised by market respondents for his more than three decades of experience facilitating clients in company takeovers, schemes of arrangements and corporate restructurings.
Tony Damian is well regarded by sources for his strategic and practical approach when it comes to intricate and commercially critical M&A transactions.
Quentin Digby is highly sought after by C-suite executives, board members and corporate counsels for his guidance in a broad range of governance matters.
Andrew Rich garners plaudits from market commentators for his work on key acquisitions and corporate governance issues spanning sectors from banking and insurance to media and telecoms.
Gilbert + Tobin achieves five listings here.
Neil Pathak earns praise for his deep expertise in high-value acquisitions, capital raising and takeovers of controlling interest.
Peter Cook is a well-respected corporate lawyer, routinely instructed in significant domestic and cross-border acquisitions, competitive sale processes and takeovers.
John Williamson-Noble is a longstanding figure who comes highly recommended for his wealth of experience assisting issuers, underwriters and shareholders on
notable IPOs, equity financing and corporate governance matters.
Costas Condoleon is singled out by sources who celebrate his encyclopaedic knowledge on hostile bids, schemes of arrangement and IPOs.
Craig Semple is well versed in corporate and commercial law as he regularly represents leading Australian corporates in mergers, privatisations and bid negotiations.
Tony Symons of Clarendon Lawyers is entrusted with a wide range of transnational merger deals thanks to his years of experience representing public and private sponsors and corporates.
Robert Austin at University Chambers is a leading practitioner in corporate and commercial law with a strong track record in public and private M&As. Ashurst’s Garry Besson is a senior figure in the M&A arena, revered by respondents for his expert handling of complex M&As, corporate restructurings and governance issues.
New Zealand
Anna Buchly from Bell Gully impresses sources with her top-tier counsel on complex securities offerings, business venture structures, compliance exercises and acquisitions.
James Gibson is highly sought after by market-leading financial institutions, sponsors and corporations in domestic and international IPOs, acquisitions and divestments.
Haydn Wong is singled out by sources for his top-notch advisory work on mergers, capital raisings and company reorganisations. Chapman Tripp’s Pip England excels in complex and hostile mergers and acquisitions for a diverse range of clients.
John Strowger is a standout individual who masterfully navigates all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and IPOs.
Barry Brown concentrates on helping clients obtain optimal results in local and cross-border M&A transactions, including privatisations, takeovers and securities offerings.
Founding partner David Quigg of Quigg Partners maintains a top-drawer practice which sees him advise investors, acquirers and targets on public and private mergers, divestments and transactions.
DIRECTORY
Australia
Guy Alexander Allens guy.alexander@allens.com.au Niro Ananda Clayton Utz nananda@claytonutz.com Robert (Bob) Austin University Chambers austin@universitychambers.com.au Tim Bednall King & Wood Mallesons tim.bednall@au.kwm.com Garry Besson Ashurst garry.besson@ashurst.com Priscilla Bryans Herbert Smith Freehills priscilla.bryans@hsf.com Costas Condoleon Gilbert + Tobin ccondoleon@gtlaw.com.au Peter Cook Gilbert + Tobin pcook@gtlaw.com.au Bruce Cowley MinterEllison bruce.cowley@minterellison.com Vijay Cugati Allens vijay.cugati@allens.com.au Tony Damian Herbert Smith Freehills tony.damian@hsf.com Roger Davies King & Wood Mallesons roger.davies@au.kwm.com Quentin Digby Herbert Smith Freehills quentin.digby@hsf.com John Elliott Norton Rose Fulbright Australia john.elliott@nortonrosefulbright.com Karen Evans-Cullen PwC Legal Australia karen.evans-cullen@pwc.com David Friedlander King & Wood Mallesons david.friedlander@au.kwm.com Baden Furphy Herbert Smith Freehills baden.furphy@hsf.com Greg Golding Ashurst greg.golding@ashurst.com Brendan Groves Clayton Utz bgroves@claytonutz.com Rodney T Halstead Clayton Utz rhalstead@claytonutz.com Craig Henderson Allens craig.henderson@allens.com.au Aaron Kenavan Allen & Overy LLP aaron.kenavan@allenovery.com Richard Kriedemann Allens richard.kriedemann@allens.com.au Rodd Levy Herbert Smith Freehills rodd.levy@hsf.com Michael Linehan Clayton Utz mlinehan@claytonutz.com Andrew Lumsden Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.lumsden@corrs.com.au Richard Lustig Baker McKenzie Richard.Lustig@bakermckenzie.com Rebecca Maslen-Stannage Herbert Smith Freehills rebecca.maslen-stannage@hsf.com Stuart McCulloch Allens stuart.mcculloch@allens.com.au Mark McNamara King & Wood Mallesons mark.mcnamara@au.kwm.com Stephen Minns King & Wood Mallesons stephen.minns@au.kwm.com Rory Moriarty Clayton Utz rmoriarty@claytonutz.com Robert Nicholson Herbert Smith Freehills robert.nicholson@hsf.com Justin O'Farrell Herbert Smith Freehills justinofarrell1@gmail.com Bart Oude-Vrielink MinterEllison bart.oude-vrielink@minterellison.com Mark Paganin Clayton Utz mpaganin@claytonutz.com Michael Parshall Allen & Overy LLP michael.parshall@allenovery.com Neil Pathak Gilbert + Tobin npathak@gtlaw.com.au Meredith Paynter King & Wood Mallesons meredith.paynter@au.kwm.com Ashley Poke PricewaterhouseCoopers ashley.r.poke@pwc.com
Wendy Rae Allens wendy.rae@allens.com.au Ian Ramsay Melbourne Law School i.ramsay@unimelb.edu.au Damian Reichel Johnson Winter & Slattery damian.reichel@jws.com.au Andrew Rich Herbert Smith Freehills andrew.rich@hsf.com John Sartori Ashurst john.sartori@ashurst.com Craig Semple Gilbert + Tobin csemple@gtlaw.com.au Robert Simkiss Allens robert.simkiss@allens.com.au John Steven MinterEllison john.steven@minterellison.com Peter Stirling King & Wood Mallesons peter.stirling@au.kwm.com Philippa Stone Herbert Smith Freehills philippa.stone@hsf.com Tom Story Allens tom.story@allens.com.au Tony Symons Clarendon Lawyers tony.symons@clarendonlawyers.com.au Andrew Walker Clayton Utz awalker@claytonutz.com Jason Watts King & Wood Mallesons jason.watts@au.kwm.com Jon Webster Allens jon.webster@allens.com.au John Williamson-Noble Gilbert + Tobin jwilliamson-noble@gtlaw.com.au
New Zealand
Barry Brown Chapman Tripp barry.brown@chapmantripp.com Anna Buchly Bell Gully anna.buchly@bellgully.com Pip England Chapman Tripp pip.england@chapmantripp.com James Gibson Bell Gully james.gibson@bellgully.com Peter Hinton Simpson Grierson peter.hinton@simpsongrierson.com Michael Pollard Simpson Grierson michael.pollard@simpsongrierson.com David J Quigg Quigg Partners davidquigg@quiggpartners.com Silvana Schenone MinterEllisonRuddWatts silvana.schenone@minterellison.co.nz John Strowger Chapman Tripp john.strowger@chapmantripp.com Tim Tubman Chapman Tripp tim.tubman@chapmantripp.com Roger Wallis Chapman Tripp roger.wallis@chapmantripp.com Haydn Wong Bell Gully haydn.wong@bellgully.com
NATIVE TITLE & MĀORI LAW
This chapter shines the light on 14 specialists in native title law for their expertise in cultural heritage management, negotiating indigenous land agreements and related litigious matters.
Most Highly Regarded
Tony Denholder
Ashurst Perth
Australia
Tony Denholder at Ashurst tops our rankings as a lawyer “highly rated” for his expertise in native title law.
Philip Hunter of HWL Ebsworth draws praise as an “excellent” practitioner with over twenty years’ experience in native title law.
Sally Audeyev from King & Wood Mallesons ranks prominently for her native title and heritage practice, highly recommended by commentators as “a fantastic lawyer”.
Jason Behrendt of Chalk & Behrendt is lauded as a go-to practitioner for native title matters, drawing on a wealth of experience as an adviser on Aboriginal land rights. Sean Bowden at Bowden McCormack enjoys a fantastic reputation as “an excellent traditional owner lawyer” and is experienced in advising on Aboriginal development projects.
Chalk & Behrendt’s founder Andrew Chalk has built up an impressive practice earning him a strong reputation for his work representing Indigenous bodies in native title cases.
Ben Zillman at Allens stands out as “a top-tier practitioner” in native title cases and regularly advises on native title and cultural heritage issues.
Jonathan Fulcher of HopgoodGanim Lawyers receives widespread acclaim for his “brilliant” negotiation work on native title issues. Peter Seidel at Arnold Bloch Leibler is highly commended as an “outstanding” practitioner in the market, working to promote human rights in Australia through his expert legal advice.
New Zealand
Matanuku Mahuika, founder of Kāhui Legal, is a clear leader in the field, recognised for his expertise in negotiating Māori land law issues.
Paul Majurey of Atkins Holm Majurey excels on the Māori law stage, drawing on a wealth of experience advising clients on negotiations relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and other land law issues.
Jenny Humphris
Holding Redlich
Jenny is a partner in national Australian law firm Holding Redlich. She has advised local governments and government-owned entities on governance, property, native title and cultural heritage issues for over 30 years.
Jenny specialises in native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage law, with extensive experience in native title proceedings, native title project advice, Aboriginal cultural heritage project advice, Indigenous land dealings, and government advisory.
Jenny represents local governments, government corporations, developers, pastoral holders and other public and private entities as respondent parties to the majority of native title claims in Queensland. She also regularly provides advice on the native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage implications of government, private infrastructure and renewable projects.
Jenny is listed as a recommended Australian native title lawyer in Doyle’s Guide. An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Australia
Sally Audeyev King & Wood Mallesons sally.audeyev@au.kwm.com Jason Behrendt Chalk & Behrendt jason.behrendt@chalkbehrendt.com.au Sean Bowden Bowden McCormack sean@bowden-mccormack.com.au Andrew Chalk Chalk & Behrendt achalk@chalkbehrendt.com.au Tony Denholder Ashurst tony.denholder@ashurst.com Jonathan Fulcher HopgoodGanim Lawyers j.fulcher@hopgoodganim.com.au Mark Geritz Clayton Utz mgeritz@claytonutz.com Geoff Gishubl Ashurst geoff.gishubl@ashurst.com Jenny Humphris* Holding Redlich jenny.humphris@holdingredlich.com Philip Hunter HWL Ebsworth phunter@hwle.com.au Peter Seidel Arnold Bloch Leibler
Ben Zillmann Allens ben.zillmann@allens.com.au
New Zealand
Matanuku Mahuika Kahui Legal Matanuku@kahuilegal.co.nz Paul F Majurey Atkins Holm Majurey paul.majurey@ahjmlaw.com
Level 1 300 Queen Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3135 0690 jenny.humphris@holdingredlich.com www.holdingredlich.com
WWL says: Jenny Humphris is a renowned specialist in native title and cultural heritage law who regularly advises a range of public and private entities on native title claims and infrastructure projects.
PRIVATE FUNDS
In this chapter, we highlight nine practitioners for their standout work in the private funds space, where they excel in regulatory and fund management matters.
Australia
King & Wood Mallesons performs well with three listings.
Mark McFarlane enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market thanks to his extensive experience advising on structured funds and transactions.
Jim Boynton is “a long-standing practitioner in the field” who is highly sought after by financial institutions, fund managers, institutional investors and insurers.
David Eliakim receives widespread endorsements as “one of the biggest names in the market” when it comes to advising real estate and investment funds in the property sector. Fadi Khoury from Corrs Chambers Westgarth is highlighted by peers as “very active in the private funds space” and is regularly instructed by a range of high-profile clients.
Gilbert + Tobin’s Nathan Cahill maintains a strong track-record advising on fund product design, strategies, and regulatory issues.
At Ernst & Young, Nikki Bentley is highly esteemed by market observers who commend her work on fund establishment, product disclosure and distribution, with particular expertise in alternative investments. Stuart Johnson of MinterEllison impresses market sources with his first-rate advice on the establishment, structuring and promotion of funds.
Michael Lawson ranks highly among peers thanks to his strong international practice advising on investment funds, structures and products.
John Moutsopoulos with KPMG garners plaudits for his top-notch practice which sees him adeptly advise fund managers and investors on a broad range of private fund-related matters.
DIRECTORY Australia
Nikki Bentley Ernst & Young nikki.bentley@au.ey.com Jim Boynton King & Wood Mallesons james.boynton@au.kwm.com Nathan Cahill Gilbert + Tobin ncahill@gtlaw.com.au David Eliakim King & Wood Mallesons david.eliakim@au.kwm.com Stuart Johnson MinterEllison stuart.johnson@minterellison.com Fadi C Khoury Corrs Chambers Westgarth fadi.khoury@corrs.com.au Michael Lawson MinterEllison michael.lawson@minterellison.com Mark McFarlane King & Wood Mallesons mark.mcfarlane@au.kwm.com John Moutsopoulos KPMG john.moutsopoulos@kpmg.com.au
PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENCE
Here, we highlight 18 practitioners who are distinguished for their outstanding work on class actions and commercial disputes.
Colin Loveday
Clayton Utz Sydney
Most Highly Regarded
Andrew Morrison
Clayton Utz Sydney
Greg Williams
Clayton Utz Sydney
Peter O’Donahoo
Peter O’Donahoo – Lawyer Melbourne
Australia
Clayton Utz performs well with five listings.
Colin Loveday is widely recognised as a leader in the field and is heralded as “an icon in Australian law” for his expertise in consumer product claims.
Andrew Morrison ranks prominently in the market thanks to his expert handling of class actions in pharmaceutical and commercial claims.
Greg Williams is a well-renowned practitioner who garners plaudits for his adept handling of major class actions and product safety issues in a range of industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical and banking.
Ross McInnes enjoys an excellent reputation in the market and is recognised as a clear in enforcement and remediation matters.
Alexandra Rose is highlighted by peers as a seasoned practitioner, drawing praise for her work with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Peter O’Donahoo at Peter O’Donahoo – Lawyer possesses vast experience defending product claims and is deemed “a pleasure to work with” by market respondents.
Stuart Clark AM at SSC Advisory is highly regarded amongst peers for his outstanding work defending claims in the Australian market.
Ross Drinnan from Allens is a reputable practitioner who is endorsed for his strategic work in class actions and product liability matters. Michelle Fox at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is commended as “a strong litigator for product liability and class actions”.
Respondents consider Michael Mills a seasoned litigator who frequently acts on some of the most notable cases and commercial disputes.
New Zealand
At Simpson Grierson, Robert Gapes is regarded as one of the go-to product liability lawyers in the market, with “no one else coming close to his experience”.
Colin Loveday
Clayton Utz
Colin Loveday is a senior partner in the Clayton Utz product liability and class actions group. He is an experienced trial lawyer with particular expertise in the defence of class actions and complex commercial disputes. He has worked extensively with defence lawyers in other jurisdictions in the coordinated defence of multinational mass tort claims. Over the past two decades, Colin has been intimately involved in the development of Australia's product liability laws and in the majority of class actions and mass tort cases in this area. His defence work includes a variety of prescription products and medical devices, infrastructure failures, financial products and other consumer products. Colin is internationally recognised for his work in the field of drug and device litigation. He has worked extensively with in-house counsel and lawyers in the US and Europe developing international defence strategies and working with international expert witnesses.
Colin also has a special interest in advising manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical device clients on regulatory requirements, clinical trials, labelling and advertising issues, product recalls and hazard alerts, and priorities management issues. He practised as a barrister in New South Wales between 1985 and 1990, when he became a partner at Clayton Utz.
Colin was formerly on the board of directors of the International Association of Defense Counsel, a member of the IADC, the Australian Product Liability Association and the Defense Research Institute, and is former chair of the product law and advertising committee of the International Bar Association.
Australia
Stuart Clark AM SSC Advisory Ross Drinnan Allens ross.drinnan@allens.com.au Mark Elvy Ashurst mark.elvy@ashurst.com Michelle Fox Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michellefox@quinnemanuel.com Tricia Hobson DLA Piper Australia tricia.hobson@dlapiper.com Annette Hughes Corrs Chambers Westgarth annette.hughes@corrs.com.au Colin Loveday* Clayton Utz cloveday@claytonutz.com Ross McInnes Clayton Utz rmcinnes@claytonutz.com Michael Mills Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michaelmills@quinnemanuel.com Andrew Morrison Clayton Utz amorrison@claytonutz.com Peter O'Donahoo Peter O'Donahoo - Lawyer Alexandra Rose Clayton Utz alexandra.rose@claytonutz.com Moira Saville King & Wood Mallesons moira.saville@au.kwm.com Duncan Travis Allens Duncan.Travis@allens.com.au James Whittaker Corrs Chambers Westgarth james.whittaker@corrs.com.au Greg Williams Clayton Utz gwilliams@claytonutz.com
New Zealand
Sarah Armstrong Shortland Chambers sarah.armstrong@shortlandchambers.co.nz Robert Gapes Simpson Grierson robert.gapes@simpsongrierson.com
Level 15 1 Bligh Street Sydney, 2000 Tel: +61 2 9353 4193 cloveday@claytonutz.com www.claytonutz.com
WWL says: Colin Loveday receives widespread endorsements for his adept handling of high-profile class actions and consumer product claims, particularly for clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
PROJECT FINANCE
WWL’s extensive research recommends 34 outstanding project financing lawyers who excel in domestic and international financing matters across a range of sectors.
Jeff Clark
King & Wood Mallesons Melbourne
Most Highly Regarded
Peter Doyle
Gilbert + Tobin Sydney
Erin Wakelin
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Sydney
Brendan Quinn
White & Case LLP Melbourne
Gilbert + Tobin excels with four lawyers recommended here.
John Schembri is widely vaunted for his “excellent financing practice” and deep expertise in large-scale projects.
Peter Doyle is a revered practitioner with substantive experience in infrastructure and energy projects, as well as PPPs.
Simon Lynch is renowned for his “strong focus on financing matters”, as well as his meticulous approach to complex restructurings.
Alexander Danne earns plaudits from peers impressed with his top-tier practice assisting a spectrum of stakeholders in project financing and acquisition.
Allens cements its leading reputation with four project finance practitioners endorsed.
Phillip Cornwell is “an excellent operator in financing” and receives widespread endorsement for his first-rate practice across a range of transactions.
Michael Ryan cuts a distinguished figure for his incisive work assisting clients on large-scale domestic project financing.
Rob Watt sits “in the upper echelons” of project finance lawyers, according to impressed market commentators.
Ben Farnsworth receives widespread acclaim thanks to his top-drawer practice on PPP transactions, as well as on mining, power and water projects.
King & Wood Mallesons earns substantial endorsements and finds four lawyers ranked below.
Jeff Clark is widely recognised as a leading practitioner for project restructuring, financing, development and acquisition.
Claire Rogers comes highly recommended for her vast experience acting for lenders and sponsors in acquisition and finance matters.
Mark Upfold is renowned in the project financing space for his astute practice in complex infrastructure and energy project finance.
Scott Gardiner has a sterling reputation for his global experience advising clients in project finance and development.
Brendan Quinn at White & Case is renowned for his “deep expertise in project finance”, according to sources who add, “He has excellent experience across APAC.” Allen & Overy’s Adam Stapledon possesses over 20 years’ assisting lenders and sponsors on a range of lending and financing matters.
Richard Gordon with Clifford Chance excels at assisting a wide range of stakeholders in leveraged acquisitions and complex financings.
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Erin Wakelin is a go-to lawyer for financing infrastructure across the transport, waste management and natural resource sector.
Gerard Pike stands out as a leading practitioner for large-scale energy and infrastructure project financing.
Tom Fail of Tom Fail Limited stands out across the gamut of project finance transactions and displays an impressive track record in secured and unsecured financing.
At Bell Gully, Hugh Kettle is “excellent at representing public and private stakeholders in a wide range of project financing matters”.
Australia
Matthew Bubb Ashurst matthew.bubb@ashurst.com Jeff Clark King & Wood Mallesons jeff.clark@au.kwm.com Bruce Cooper Clayton Utz bcooper@claytonutz.com Phillip Cornwell Allens phillip.cornwell@allens.com.au Joanne Crew Norton Rose Fulbright Australia joanne.crew@nortonrosefulbright.com Alexander Danne Gilbert + Tobin adanne@gtlaw.com.au Marcus Davenport Clayton Utz mdavenport@claytonutz.com Peter Doyle Gilbert + Tobin pdoyle@gtlaw.com.au Ben Farnsworth Allens ben.farnsworth@allens.com.au Dan Fitts Clayton Utz dfitts@claytonutz.com Angus Foley Ashurst angus.foley@ashurst.com Scott Gardiner King & Wood Mallesons scott.gardiner@au.kwm.com Richard Gordon Clifford Chance richard.gordon@cliffordchance.com Tony Holland PricewaterhouseCoopers tony.holland@pwc.com Simon Irvine Ashurst simon.irvine@ashurst.com Simon Lynch Gilbert + Tobin slynch@gtlaw.com.au Gerard Pike Herbert Smith Freehills gerard.pike@hsf.com Brendan Quinn White & Case brendan.quinn@whitecase.com Joel Rennie White & Case joel.rennie@whitecase.com Claire Rogers King & Wood Mallesons claire.rogers@au.kwm.com Michael Ryan Allens michael.ryan@allens.com.au John Schembri Gilbert + Tobin jschembri@gtlaw.com.au Josh Sgro White & Case josh.sgro@whitecase.com Adam Stapledon Allen & Overy LLP adam.stapledon@allenovery.com Mark Upfold King & Wood Mallesons mark.upfold@au.kwm.com Erin Wakelin Herbert Smith Freehills erin.wakelin@hsf.com David Warren Corrs Chambers Westgarth david.warren@corrs.com.au Rob Watt Allens rob.watt@allens.com.au
New Zealand
Geoff Busch Anderson Lloyd geoff.busch@al.nz Tom Fail MinterEllisonRuddWatts tom.fail@minterellison.co.nz Hugh Kettle Bell Gully hugh.kettle@bellgully.com Murray King Bell Gully murray.king@bellgully.com Peter Owles Buddle Findlay peter.owles@buddlefindlay.com Mark Reese Chapman Tripp mark.reese@chapmantripp.com
REAL ESTATE
In this chapter, we recognise 28 leading real estate practitioners for their remarkable work advising tenants, investors and developers on all aspects of buying, selling, letting, developing and managing real estate.
Gary Bugden
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers Brisbane
Most Highly Regarded
Julie Couch
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Sydney
David McLeish
Allens Melbourne
Australia
Herbert Smith Freehills excels with four practitioners listed.
Julie Couch ranks among the very elite of practitioners in our research thanks to her first-rate work on major real estate transactions in Australia.
Michael Back is a distinguished practitioner who maintains “an excellent track record” for his work on behalf of government and private sector clients across Australia and Asia.
Nicholas Cowie is a highly regarded practitioner with impeccable knowledge of structured direct and indirect real estate.
Jane Hodder earns widespread endorsements for her significant experience handling transaction structuring, acquisitions, leasing and development agreements.
Clayton Utz lists three leading lawyers in this chapter.
Andrew Steele is a seasoned practitioner who focuses his first-rate practice on advising government bodies and the private sector on property law matters.
Nikki Robinson is a highly skilled authority on real estate law, drawing on a wealth of experience advising on urban renewal and commercial property issues.
Julie Levis ranks prominently for her expertise in commercial property law and is highly skilled in dealing with leasing and joint ventures.
David Wilkie possesses over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector and excels in transactions involving complex financings.
King & Wood Mallesons sees three practitioners listed.
Stuart Dixon-Smith enjoys a fantastic reputation as “a stand-out name in real estate law”, providing expert advice on property development and finance.
Chris Mitchell impresses market commentators with his top-tier work in construction and infrastructure transactions.
Andrew Erikson is a distinguished practitioner who is considered “a stand-out name” in real estate thanks to his decades of experience in the field. Gary Bugden of Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers is a market-leading real estate lawyer who stands out in the international market for his expertise in strata and community titles.
David McLeish at Allens excels on the national stage for his advice on complex property development and infrastructure.
Mark Stubbings is widely recognised as a “very experienced” practitioner who is highly recommended for his work in the real estate sector.
Ken Gray of Arnold Bloch Leibler draws praise as a practitioner with “good practical experience in real estate development”.
Pauline Tan at Ashurst impresses market commentators with her first-rate practice in commercial real estate and alternate assets.
Australia
Richard Abbott Piper Alderman rabbott@piperalderman.com.au Michael Back Herbert Smith Freehills michael.back@hsf.com Virginia Briggs MinterEllison virginia.briggs@minterellison.com Gary Bugden Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers gary@bugdenallenlawyers.com.au Carolyn Chudleigh Holding Redlich carolyn.chudleigh@holdingredlich.com Julie Couch Herbert Smith Freehills julie.couch@hsf.com Nicholas Cowie Herbert Smith Freehills nicholas.cowie@hsf.com Stuart Dixon-Smith King & Wood Mallesons stuart.dixon-smith@au.kwm.com Andrew Erikson King & Wood Mallesons andrew.erikson@au.kwm.com Ken Gray Arnold Bloch Leibler kgray@abl.com.au Jane Hodder Herbert Smith Freehills Jane.Hodder@hsf.com Dannelle Howley Squire Patton Boggs dannelle.howley@squirepb.com Les Koltai DLA Piper Australia les.koltai@dlapiper.com Julie Levis Clayton Utz jlevis@claytonutz.com David McLeish Allens David.McLeish@allens.com.au Peter McMahon Peter McMahon Advisory Chris Mitchell King & Wood Mallesons chris.mitchell@au.kwm.com Nikki Robinson Clayton Utz nrobinson@claytonutz.com Andrew Steele Clayton Utz asteele@claytonutz.com Mark Stubbings Allens mark.stubbings@allens.com.au Pauline Tan Ashurst pauline.tan@ashurst.com David Wilkie Clayton Utz dwilkie@claytonutz.com
New Zealand
John Meads Dentons Kensington Swan john.meads@kensingtonswan.com Alan Paterson Paterson legal alan@patersonlegal.co.nz Michael Scannell Simpson Grierson mike.scannell@simpsongrierson.com Greg W Thompson Thompson Blackie Biddles greg.thompson@tbblegal.com Gregory Towers Simpson Grierson greg.towers@simpsongrierson.com
RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY
In this year’s research, we identify 47 lawyers who are highly experienced assisting clients navigate through complicated restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Michael Arthur
Chapman Tripp Auckland
David Perry
Buddle Findlay Auckland
Most Highly Regarded
Sean Gollin
MinterEllisonRuddWatts Auckland
Leon Zwier
Arnold Bloch Leibler Melbourne
Mark O'Brien QC
Richmond Chambers Auckland
Australia
Ashurst stands out with five listings.
Jason Salman draws praise from peers for his top-tier practice focusing on distressed corporate and financial restructurings, mergers and insolvency matters.
Michael Sloan inspires confidence in corporate clients ranging from financial services to energy and natural resources with his first-rate advice on domestic and crossborder reorganisations and insolvency issues.
Ross McClymont maintains a sterling reputation thanks to his years of experience administering restructuring, insolvency and debt recovery transactions.
James Marshall is held in high regard as “the best insolvency lawyer in NSW” who impresses market respondents with his “calmness and practicality”.
Leon Zwier of Arnold Bloch Leibler earns strong endorsements as “the best corporate insolvency lawyer in Victoria”.
John Sheahan QC of Banco Chambers maintains a top-notch finance and corporate law practice which sees him regularly engaged in restructurings.
Robert Dick SC routinely represents insurers, receivers and energy and automobile companies in high-profile restructuring and insolvency disputes.
Peter Smith with Johnson Winter & Slattery receives notable recommendations for his representation of creditors, banks and financiers in a broad range of restructurings and insolvencies.
Maria O'Brien at Baker McKenzie impresses market observers with her in-depth understanding of banking and corporate law. Michael Izzo from Eleven Wentworth Chambers is a top name whom sources highlight for his “excellence on insolvency and schemes of arrangement”.
King & Wood Mallesons’ Tony Troiani earns endorsements from peers for his work on C-suite-related technical insolvency proceedings.
Nick Poole with Clayton Utz is considered by commentators as “an adept operator”, well versed in corporate reorganisations, liquidations and receiverships.
Orla McCoy is appreciated as “a marvellous lawyer” for her technical knowledge on major distressed workouts, corporate restructures and insolvency administrations.
At MinterEllison, Brendon Watkins is consistently recognised by interviewees as “a clear thinker” and a “tenacious advocate” with the “ability to assess an issue from all angles”.
Philip Crutchfield from Dever's List is rated by respondents as “a top counsel” who masterfully navigates turnaround, bankruptcy and insolvent situations for major corporations.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia’s Steven Palmer is revered for his vast experience and expertise in transnational corporate restructurings and insolvency proceedings.
Scott Atkins is singled out by sources for his incisive approach in insolvency litigations.
Dominic Emmett with Gilbert + Tobin is a seasoned practitioner who brings over 30 years of experience in large-scale workouts and insolvencies to his first-rate practice. New Zealand
MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Sean Gollin earns plaudits from peers for his advisory work on restructuring, takeovers and workouts.
With Stout Street Chambers, Mark O'Brien QC receives praise for his first-rate practice covering insolvencies related to the contract, energy, real estate and media arenas.
The “clever and considered” Michael Arthur of Chapman Tripp frequently advises administrators, liquidators, receivers and targets in complex restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Michael Harper is commended for his “competent and fierce” approach when dealing with distressed businesses, including reorganisations, insolvency administrations, debt restructuring and receiverships.
David Perry at Buddle Findlay is lauded by peers and clients alike as “a preeminent operator” in prominent corporate recovery, insolvency workouts and reconstructions at home and abroad.
Bell Gully’s David McPherson is highly thought of by counsels, creditors, borrowers and financiers for his in-depth knowledge of company and debt restructuring, receiverships and distressed transactions.
Matthew Kersey from Russell McVeagh earns endorsements from market commentators for his skilful handling of business restructuring and insolvency assignments.
Sebastian Bisley with Thorndon Chambers distinguishes himself in corporate restructurings, receiverships and insolvent situations, especially those with a construction and real estate component.
At Anthony Harper, Dan Hughes is hailed for his top-tier corporate recovery and insolvency practice with 20 years of experience in the space.
Murray Tingey of Murray Tingey Barrister is heralded by sources as “one of the few specialist insolvency barristers”, celebrated among peers and clients for his persuasive delivery in court. Michael Whale of TWA Legal is a key figure in the New Zealand market, renowned for his profound ability in handling the full gamut of restructuring, insolvency and corporate recovery issues.
Nick Malarao with Meredith Connell proves himself to be a key name in the restructuring and insolvency field given his solid track record spanning nearly two decades. James Caird from Simpson Grierson is a well-regarded specialist in restructuring, turnaround and insolvency law whose stellar advice is highly sought after by distressed companies.
Dominic Emmett
Gilbert + Tobin
Dominic Emmett heads the restructuring and insolvency group at Gilbert + Tobin and brings nearly 40 years of significant local and international experience.
Dominic specialises in non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work for banks and financial institutions, as well as special situation groups and distressed debt funds. His expertise includes preparing and negotiating standstill and forbearance arrangements; debt restructuring and schemes of arrangement; structured administration and receivership sales; and advice to directors, receivers, administrators and liquidators.
Recently, he has led the Gilbert + Tobin team working at the heart of Australia’s major restructurings: Wollongong Coal/ Jindal Steel, Bis Industries, Slater and Gordon, Ten Network, Toys R Us, Norske Skog, Emeco, Boart Longyear, Arrium, Blue Sky Investments, Paladin and Bluewaters.
Dominic has been consistently ranked as one of Australia’s elite restructuring and insolvency lawyers in all major legal directories for restructuring and insolvency. Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 recognises Dominic as a star individual for restructuring and insolvency and states: "His particular strength is his knowledge of who's who, he knows a lot of people across the industry and he has an ability to bring people into a situation and work towards a particular outcome."
Who’s Who Legal 2020 recognises him as a Global Elite Thought Leader, Best Lawyers 2021 recognises him as Lawyer of the Year (Australia) for Distressed Investing & Debt Trading, and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 ranks him as a leading lawyer for restructuring and insolvency, among many others.
L35, Tower Two, International Towers Sydney 200 Barangaroo Avenue Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9263 4328 demmett@gtlaw.com.au www.gtlaw.com.au
WWL says: Dominic Emmett is a seasoned practitioner who brings over 30 years of experience in large-scale workouts and insolvencies to his first-rate practice. An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Australia
Scott Atkins Norton Rose Fulbright Australia scott.atkins@nortonrosefulbright.com Cameron Belyea Clayton Utz cbelyea@claytonutz.com Philip Blaxill Allens philip.blaxill@allens.com.au David Cowling King & Wood Mallesons david.cowling@au.kwm.com Philip Crutchfield Dever's List pdcrutchfield@vicbar.com.au Robert Dick SC Banco Chambers robert.dick@banco.net.au Dominic Emmett* Gilbert + Tobin demmett@gtlaw.com.au Scott Hedge Colin Biggers & Paisley scott.hedge@cbp.com.au Michael Izzo Eleven Wentworth Chambers mizzo@wentworthchambers.com.au Paul James Clayton Utz pjames@claytonutz.com Tim Klineberg King & Wood Mallesons tim.klineberg@au.kwm.com Ray Mansueto Mansueto Legal ray@mansuetolegal.com James Marshall Ashurst james.marshall@ashurst.com John Martin Norton Rose Fulbright john.martin@nortonrosefulbright.com Rosalind Mason The University of Queensland rosalind.mason@qut.edu.au Ross McClymont Ashurst ross.mcclymont@ashurst.com Orla McCoy Clayton Utz omccoy@claytonutz.com Robert L McKenzie Blackwall Legal LLP rob.mckenzie@blackwall.legal John Nestel Faraday Associates faraday@faradayassociates.com Maria O'Brien Baker McKenzie maria.obrien@bakermckenzie.com Karen O'Flynn Clayton Utz koflynn@claytonutz.com Steven Palmer Norton Rose Fulbright Australia steven.palmer@nortonrosefulbright.com Nick Poole Clayton Utz npoole@claytonutz.com Lindsay Powers MinterEllison lindsay.powers@minterellison.com Anthony Ryan Ashurst anthony.ryan@ashurst.com Jason Salman Ashurst jason.salman@ashurst.com John Sheahan QC Banco Chambers john.sheahan@banco.net.au Michael Sloan Ashurst michael.sloan@ashurst.com Peter Smith Johnson Winter & Slattery peter.smith@jws.com.au Tony Troiani King & Wood Mallesons tony.troiani@au.kwm.com Ian Walker Ward Lawyers ian.walker@domain.exe Brendon Watkins MinterEllison brendon.watkins@minterellison.com Leon Zwier Arnold Bloch Leibler lzwier@abl.com.au
New Zealand
Scott Abel Buddle Findlay scott.abel@buddlefindlay.com Michael Arthur Chapman Tripp michael.arthur@chapmantripp.com Sebastian Bisley Thorndon Chambers sebastian.bisley@chambers.co.nz James Caird Simpson Grierson james.caird@simpsongrierson.com Sean Gollin MinterEllisonRuddWatts sean.gollin@minterellison.co.nz Michael Harper Chapman Tripp michael.harper@chapmantripp.com Dan Hughes Anthony Harper dan.hughes@ah.co.nz Matthew Kersey Russell McVeagh matt.kersey@russellmcveagh.com Nick Malarao Meredith Connell nick.malarao@mc.co.nz David McPherson Bell Gully david.mcpherson@bellgully.com
Mark O'Brien QC Stout Street Chambers mark.obrien@counsel.net.nz David Perry Buddle Findlay david.perry@buddlefindlay.com Murray Tingey Murray Tingey Barrister murray@tingey.co.nz Michael Whale TWA Legal Limited mike.whale@twalegal.co.nz
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Here, we highlight 27 leading lawyers in the sports and entertainment field, commended for their work representing clients in contractual, commercial, IP and labour issues across a variety of sports and entertainment industries.
Stuart Corbishley
Corbishley Sport & Law Sydney
Jamie Nettleton
Addisons Sydney
Most Highly Regarded
Tim Golder
Allens Melbourne
Martin Ross
Hall & Wilcox Victoria
Paul J Hayes QC
Owen Dixon Chambers West Melbourne
Australia
Paul Hayes QC at Owen Dixon Chambers West is recognised by sources as “industrious, learned and through” with an extensive knowledge of sports law and sports arbitration.
Martin Ross at Hall & Wilcox is a renowned name within the Australian market where peers note his work on media rights transactions and sponsorship agreements.
Stuart Corbishley at Corbishley Sport & Law draws widespread acclaim for his broad practice spanning the full gamut of sports-related matters.
Addisons’ Jamie Nettleton earns endorsements as a leading gambling industry specialist and is regularly sought after for his work on sponsorships and broadcasts.
Tim Golder with Allens is a go-to name among high-profile automotive sporting groups when it comes to the full spectrum of IP matters.
Dominic Villa SC at New Chambers is singled out by peers as a “tenacious and determined advocate who is widely experienced in sporting disputes”.
Celebrated as “an undisputed leader of the sports law bar in Australia”, Frederick Jordan Chambers’ Alan Sullivan QC stands out for his top-tier arbitration work in the sports field.
Malcolm Holmes QC at Eleven Wentworth Chambers is recommended as a stellar sports arbitrator with in-depth expertise.
Elisa Holmes wins praise for her excellent advocacy that brings “a refreshing common-sense approach to cases” in which she is involved.
Tony O'Reilly at Kardos Scanlan is highly regarded as “one of the go-to solicitors for many professional sports people” and is commended for his “deep understanding of sporting organisations".
Lander & Rogers’ Amelia Lynch stands out for her vast knowledge of risk management in the sports market and is described as being well regarded by clients and peers alike.
Patrick George of Kennedys receives widespread endorsements as "the best sports law solicitor in Australia" thanks to his well-established practice.
New Zealand
MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Aaron Lloyd ranks prominently in the New Zealand market when it comes to litigation and risk management in sports matters. Nigel Stirling at Gibson Sheat is a top name in the market, recommended for his broad experience with sporting bodies and athletes.
Respondents commend Paul David QC at Eldon Chambers as “a top sports law advocate in New Zealand” with “strong knowledge of anti-doping regulation”.
Gallaway Cook Allan’s Warren Alcock is commended for his expert counsel and is highly sought after by professional rugby players.
Andrew Scott-Howman at Port Nicholson Chambers is regarded as a leading lawyer for football players and athletes when it comes to employment matters.
Stephen Cottrell at Cottsport receives widespread acclaim for his market-leading work in the rugby and cricket markets in New Zealand.
Simpson Grierson’s Ashton Welsh is highlighted as a seasoned advisor in the commercial sphere where he advises a range of sports organisations.
Maria Clarke at Maria Clarke Lawyers has built up an impressive practice specialising in sports law, earning her a reputation as a top name in the market.
Jamie Nettleton
Addisons
Jamie advises numerous parties, including Australian and international gambling operators private equity firms and international investors, on all aspects of gambling, and their investments in gambling businesses, inbound to, and outbound from, Australia.
It is Jamie’s global reputation in this field that sees him strongly sought after to advise parties investing in or otherwise dealing with the gambling sector. His clients include gaming machine manufacturers, wagering operators, casinos, social media platforms, online gambling and other gambling service providers. His advice covers various licensing, regulatory and compliance issues and includes sports and racing integrity, consumer, advertising and privacy law issues.
Jamie’s advice extends to assistance to international parties in setting up business in Australia. He works closely with clients in developing their Australian business strategies, particularly in connection with the use of new technologies and where business is being conducted in a highly regulated sector. In particular, he has assisted numerous direct selling/MLM companies, as well as retailers and e-commerce companies in understanding the Australian regulatory environment. He has assisted leading innovators and market disrupters who have introduced new products and services into the Australian market. This includes, in the gambling sector, suppliers of secondary lottery services, e-sports services, and social games and fantasy sports products. He has advised over 50 companies in these areas.
Jamie has been recognised as a leading gambling and gaming lawyer by several key ranking bodies including Chambers and Partners and Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. In 2020 he was recognised as a WWL Global Elite Thought Leader for entertainment law. He is the immediate past president of International Masters of Gaming Law.
Level 12 60 Carrington Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8915 1030 jamie.nettleton@addisons.com www.addisons.com
Australia
Stuart Corbishley Corbishley Sport & Law stuart@corbishleysportslaw.com.au Patrick George Kennedys p.george@kennedys-law.com.au Tim Golder Allens tim.golder@allens.com.au Paul J Hayes QC Owen Dixon Chambers West pjhayes@vicbar.com.au John Hennessy SC Tenth Floor Chambers hennessy@tenthfloor.org Elisa Holmes Eleven Wentworth Chambers holmes@elevenwentworth.com Malcolm Holmes QC Eleven Wentworth Chambers mholmes@elevenwentworth.com Paul Horvath Sports Lawyer paul@sportslawyer.com.au Ben Ihle QC Victorian Bar benihle@vicbar.com.au Amelia Lynch Lander & Rogers alynch@landers.com.au Jamie Nettleton* Addisons jamie.nettleton@addisons.com
WWL says: Jamie Nettleton garners plaudits for his renowned gaming practice which sees him advise on the full spectrum of gambling operational matters and investments.
Tony O'Reilly Kardos Scanlan tony.oreilly@kardosscanlan.com.au Martin Ross Hall & Wilcox martin.ross@hallandwilcox.com.au Miriam Stiel Allens miriam.stiel@allens.com.au Alan Sullivan QC Frederick Jordan Chambers ajsullivan@wentworthchambers.com.au Dominic Villa SC New Chambers villa@newchambers.com.au
New Zealand
Warren Alcock Gallaway Cook Allan
Timothy Castle Capital Chambers tim.castle@xtra.co.nz Maria Clarke Maria Clarke Lawyers maria@mariaclarke.co.nz Stephen Cottrell Cottsport stephen.cottrell@cottsport.com Paul David QC Eldon Chambers paul@pauldavid.co.nz Garth Gallaway Chapman Tripp garth.gallaway@chapmantripp.com Mark Gavin Anthony Harper mark.gavin@ah.co.nz Aaron Lloyd MinterEllisonRuddWatts aaron.lloyd@minterellison.co.nz Andrew Scott-Howman Port Nicholson Chambers ash@portnic.co.nz Nigel Stirling Gibson Sheat nigel.stirling@gibsonsheat.com Ashton Welsh Simpson Grierson ashton.welsh@simpsongrierson.com
TRANSPORT | Aviation
This year’s research into the aviation market shines the light on 31 experts in asset financing, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
Simon Liddy
HWL Ebsworth Sydney
Most Highly Regarded
Mark Mackrell
Norton White Sydney
Benjamin G Martin
Norton White Sydney
Australia
Norton White achieves three listings in this chapter.
Benjamin Martin is “a top-notch attorney” who is “highly regarded in the airline area” for his considerable experience managing aircraft transactions, regulatory audits and relevant competition matters.
Mark Mackrell is distinguished by his enviable practice encompassing aviation liability, compliance and competition matters.
Jayne Heatley is a stand-out practitioner with decades of experience acting for key airlines and airports on matters relating to agreements, airport leasing and infrastructure projects.
Simon Liddy from HWL Ebsworth has built up an impressive practice which sees him skilfully handle litigations stemming from major accidents.
Matthew Brooks is “an excellent attorney” who is sought after by airline operators, insurers and contractors for his outstanding expertise in collisions and cargo claims.
Mark Gray-Spencer of GSG Legal is lauded for his top-tier work on a wide spectrum of aviation issues, including third-party claims, passenger liability and regulatory investigations.
John Angus with Herbert Smith Freehills is a prominent name in the aviation financing space, astutely advising airlines, creditors and financiers on capital raising and structuring of lease transactions.
King & Wood Mallesons’ John Canning expertly advises major airline operators and investors on a multitude of high-value transactions.
Martin McEniery from RBG Lawyers receives widespread praise for his first-rate advice on aircraft acquisition, regulatory audits and operational issues in the aviation sector.
With two decades of experience, Leigh Borrello at HFW possesses in-depth knowledge on leasing and structured financing transactions, particularly those with an Asian component.
MinterEllison’s Beverley Newbold is a trusted adviser to blue-chip airline operators, airports and sponsors on matters spanning capital raising, accidents and ground handling agreements.
Jock O’Shea with Ashurst secures endorsements for his superb practice encompassing domestic and cross-border leasing transactions, purchase arrangements and financial solutions.
Allens’ Alan Maxton is revered for his eminent practice handling corporate and project financings and recapitalisations across a variety of sectors.
New Zealand
David McPherson from Bell Gully is commended by market observers for his wealth of knowledge on onshore and offshore acquisition finance, debt financing and restructurings in high-value aircraft deals.
Founding partner Frank Porter of Frank Porter Co adeptly manages complex transactions on behalf of airlines, manufacturers and credit agencies.
Rishalat Khan ranks highly among peers for her significant expertise in aircraft financing and leasing negotiations.
Australia
John Angus Herbert Smith Freehills john.angus@hsf.com Hal Bolitho King & Wood Mallesons hal.bolitho@au.kwm.com Leigh Borrello HFW leigh.borrello@hfw.com Matthew Brooks HWL Ebsworth mbrooks@hwle.com.au Richard Burn Richard Burn & Associates richard.burn@avnlaw.com John Canning King & Wood Mallesons john.canning@au.kwm.com Peter Carter Carter Capner Law pcarter@cartercapner.com.au Mark Gray-Spencer GSG Legal gsglegal@gsglegal.com.au Jayne Heatley Norton White contact@nortonwhite.com Jason Huinink Allen & Overy LLP jason.huinink@allenovery.com Andrew Leece Clayton Utz aleece@claytonutz.com Simon Liddy HWL Ebsworth sliddy@hwle.com.au Mark Mackrell Norton White mark.mackrell@nortonwhite.com Benjamin G Martin Norton White ben.martin@nortonwhite.com Alan Maxton Allens alan.maxton@allens.com.au Martin McEniery RBG Lawyers martin.mceniery@rbglawyers.com.au Russell Miller AM MinterEllison russell.miller@minterellison.com James Mok MinterEllison james.mok@minterellison.com Beverley Newbold MinterEllison beverley.newbold@minterellison.com Aldo Nicotra Johnson Winter & Slattery aldo.nicotra@jws.com.au Jock O'Shea Ashurst jock.oshea@ashurst.com Dale Rayner King & Wood Mallesons dale.rayner@au.kwm.com Alan Sullivan QC Frederick Jordan Chambers ajsullivan@wentworthchambers.com.au Andrew Tulloch Colin Biggers & Paisley andrew.tulloch@cbp.com.au Olivia Warwick MinterEllison olivia.warwick@minterellison.com Richard Westmoreland HWL Ebsworth rwestmoreland@hwle.com.au
New Zealand
Nathan Gedye Nathan Gedye, Barrister nathan.gedye@xtra.co.nz Rishalat Khan Frank Porter Co rishalat@frankporterco.com Kate Lane MinterEllisonRuddWatts kate.lane@minterellison.co.nz David McPherson Bell Gully david.mcpherson@bellgully.com Frank Porter Frank Porter Co frank@frankporterco.com
TRANSPORT | Shipping
Here, we highlight 41 of the region’s best shipping lawyers handpicked for their skill and experience in transactional, commercial and contentious mandates across the sector.
Hazel Brasington
Ashurst Melbourne
Most Highly Regarded
Gregory Nell SC
New Chambers Sydney
Nic van der Reyden
Clyde & Co Australia Sydney
Robert Springall
HFW Melbourne
Australia
Gregory Nell SC from New Chambers comes highly recommended by market observers for his deep expertise in maritime insurance law.
Catherine Gleeson stands out as “a rising star” in the market thanks to her first-rate advisory work in admiralty joint ventures, cargo claims and accidents.
Nic van der Reyden from Clyde & Co Australia is “a brilliant all-rounder” who is renowned for his expertise across full gamut of shipping law.
Ernest van Buuren is commended as “a highly experienced litigator” with an eminent practice in defence and advisory shipping work.
At HFW, Robert Springall is an entrusted advisor whose practice routinely handles multibillion-dollar contractual issues, disputes, and investigations.
Gavin Vallely earns plaudits from peers for his vast experience advising charterparties, insurers and operators on contentious and regulatory procedures.
Hazel Brasington of Ashurst is “a strong name” in the shipping field, revered for her top-rate advice offered to port managers, P&I clubs and logistic corporates. With HWL Ebsworth, Joe Hurley maintains an established practice handling the full spectrum of wet and dry shipping disputes in the region.
Hamish Austin QC at Victorian Bar is an esteemed practitioner with extensive experience dealing with nautical insurance litigations.
Colin Biggers & Paisley’s Andrew Tulloch is described by peers as “a fierce rival” to come across in cargo and hull claims.
The “experienced and collected” Chris Sacre from Hall & Wilcox is a go-to name when it comes to shipping investigations, arbitrations and recoveries.
Justin Hogan-Doran SC of 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers receives widespread endorsements for his in-depth expertise in aviation and maritime law.
At Norton White, Danella Wilmshurst is hailed as “a very safe pair of hands” thanks to her wealth of industry knowledge, particularly in vessel financing.
At Holding Redlich, Geoff Farnsworth is a market-leading shipping lawyer who is highly sought after for his advice on complex disputes and commercial and regulatory matters.
Hazel Brewer with Squire Patton Boggs maintains a well-established practice which sees her regularly representing corporations in major shipping negotiations and issues.
New Zealand
Barbara Versfelt of Lowndes Jordan is “incredibly competent and sensible” when acting for charterers, ports, ship owners and exporters in a range of matters.
Frank Porter from Frank Porter Co is renowned for his “commercial finance expertise” in transport-related transactions, acquisitions and capital raising.
Wotton & Kearney’s Neil Beadle is well regarded for his specialist knowledge in admiralty law, compliance and incident investigations, and insurance reviews.
Martin Dalgleish at Dentons Kensington Swan is a prominent commercial and corporate lawyer who applies his three decades of experience to marine joint ventures, strategic alliance, governance and contractual matters.
Nathan Cecil
Holding Redlich
Geoff Farnsworth
Holding Redlich
Martin Scott QC
List G Barristers
Nathan is a partner in national Australian law firm Holding Redlich’s transport, shipping and logistics group.
Nathan works closely with businesses in the shipping, logistics, road transport, international trade, commodities and offshore sectors, providing commercial and regulatory compliance advice and resolving disputes.
In the shipping sector, Nathan advises his clients in relation to all aspects of commercial law, liability, regulation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on the carriage of goods by sea; charter parties and contractual arrangements; commercial terms; ship arrest and admiralty; regulatory and oil spill prosecution; government procurement and tendering in the maritime sector; competition and cartel law compliance; and litigation/arbitration in relation to liability defence and recovery of claims.
Nathan acts for many leading shipping and logistics industry bodies in Australia and has also acted as independent compliance arbiter in relation to international liner shipping conferences. His clients include local and foreign ship owners, operators and charterers; international P&I and defence clubs; freight forwarders and logistics providers; bunker suppliers; towage and salvage providers; offshore sector service providers; importers, exporters and manufacturers; commodities traders; stevedores; vessel manufacturers; and local marine operators and luxury yacht owners. Nathan has a reputation for providing commercially responsive and business-driven advice and assistance to his clients. He has been listed as one of the leading Australian shipping lawyers in Doyle’s Guide since 2015. He is named one of Australia’s best lawyers in shipping and maritime law, international arbitration, trade law and transportation law by The Best Lawyers in Australia for 2023. He is also listed in the shipping category of Chambers Asia-Pacific (2022).
Level 65, 25 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8083 0429 nathan.cecil@holdingredlich.com www.holdingredlich.com
A partner in national Australian law firm Holding Redlich’s transport, shipping and logistics group, Geoff Farnsworth is one of Australia’s leading transport and commodities lawyers.
With more than 25 years’ experience in this field, Geoff practises in complex commercial, disputes and regulatory matters for clients involved with the transport, agribusiness and energy and resources industries.
Geoff works closely with industry associations and brings a close working knowledge of industry practices to his legal advice. He regularly advises providers and consumers of shipping and logistics services (including manufacturers and retailers) in relation to long and short-term contractual arrangements. He is able to draft various standard form contract documents, including charterparties, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading.
Geoff regularly advises on and represents parties in cross-border ship and yacht sale transactions, including conflict of law issues.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and regularly acts in relation to arbitration both as party representative and arbitrator.
Geoff is recognised in the latest Chambers Asia-Pacific and The Legal 500 directories for Shipping. He is also named one of Australia’s best lawyers in transportation law, shipping and maritime law and trade law by The Best Lawyers in Australia, and is listed as a recommended Australian shipping lawyer in Doyle’s Guide. Martin Scott has been a practising barrister for 30 years and a leading senior counsel for over a decade. He has vast experience in complex disputes in shipping and related infrastructure disputes in both the courts and arbitrations, covering ship building, collisions and groundings, port development, energy and trade.
Martin has appeared for private, public company, government and insurance interests in some of the most important maritime claim limitation and jurisdictional disputes in Australia in that time. He has been listed in Chambers, Doyles, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who Legal in related areas for many years.
Martin has also been a panel arbitrator at South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Shenzhen and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration for some years, and has served as a director of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) and as delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration among others.
Level 65, 25 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8083 0416 geoff.farnsworth@holdingredlich.com www.holdingredlich.com 525 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9225 8798 mrscott@vicbar.com.au www.listgbarristers.com.au
WWL says: Nathan Cecil is a well-respected transport lawyer who is regularly sought after by ship owners, operators and charterers for his first-rate commercial and regulatory advice. WWL says: Geoff Farnsworth is a marketleading shipping lawyer who is highly sought after for his advice on complex disputes and commercial and regulatory matters. WWL says: Martin Scott is a prominent arbitrator who handles the full range of maritime and infrastructure disputes.
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Australia
Hamish Austin QC Victorian Bar haustin@vicbar.com.au Hazel Brasington Ashurst hazel.brasington@ashurst.com Hazel Brewer Squire Patton Boggs (AU) hazel.brewer@squirepb.com Matthew Brooks HWL Ebsworth mbrooks@hwle.com.au Nathan Cecil* Holding Redlich nathan.cecil@holdingredlich.com Tim Cocks Cocks Macnish tim@cocksmacnish.com.au Edward Cox SC Greenway Chambers edward.cox@greenway.com.au James Emmett SC Banco Chambers james.emmett@banco.net.au Geoff Farnsworth* Holding Redlich geoff.farnsworth@holdingredlich.com Michael Fisher Thynne & Macartney mfisher@thymac.com.au Catherine Gleeson New Chambers gleeson@newchambers.com.au Matthew N C Harvey SC Victorian Bar mharvey@vicbar.com.au Stuart Hetherington Colin Biggers & Paisley stuart.hetherington@cbp.com.au Matthew Hockaday Thynne & Macartney mhockaday@thymac.com.au Justin Hogan-Doran SC 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers jhd@7thfloor.com.au Frazer Hunt Mills Oakley fhunt@millsoakley.com.au Joe Hurley HWL Ebsworth jhurley@hwle.com.au Drew James Aus Ship P&I Pty Ltd ausship@ausship.com.au Simon Liddy HWL Ebsworth sliddy@hwle.com.au Derek Luxford Independent derekaluxford@gmail.com Maurice Lynch Mills Oakley mlynch@millsoakley.com.au Ian Maitland Wallmans Lawyers ian.maitland@wallmans.com.au Jesper Martens HWL Ebsworth jmartens@hwle.com.au Gregory Nell SC New Chambers nell@newchambers.com.au Chris Sacre Hall & Wilcox chris.sacre@hallandwilcox.com.au Martin Scott QC* List G Barristers mrscott@vicbar.com.au Robert Springall HFW robert.springall@hfw.com Charles Street Fourth Floor Selborne Chambers street@4selborne.com.au Maurice Thompson Clyde & Co Australia maurice.thompson@clydeco.com Stephen Thompson Colin Biggers & Paisley stephen.thompson@cbp.com.au Michael W Thompson SC Victorian Bar thompsonmw@vicbar.com.au Anton Trichardt Victorian Bar anton.trichardt@vicbar.com.au Andrew Tulloch Colin Biggers & Paisley andrew.tulloch@cbp.com.au Gavin Vallely HFW gavin.vallely@hfw.com Danella Wilmshurst Norton White Danella.Wilmshurst@nortonwhite.com Ernest van Buuren Clyde & Co Australia ernest.van.buuren@clydeco.com Nic van der Reyden Clyde & Co Australia Nic.vanderReyden@clydeco.com
New Zealand
Neil Beadle Wotton & Kearney neil.beadle@wottonkearney.com Martin Dalgleish Dentons Kensington Swan martin.dalgleish@dentons.com Frank Porter Frank Porter Co frank@frankporterco.com Barbara Versfelt Lowndes Jordan bcv@lojo.co.nz
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